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Average Hourly Rate for Carl's Jr. Employees

Anaheim, Calif.-based Carl's Jr. hires for positions ranging from Cashier to General Team Leader in the fast food. Carl's Jr. workers report earning an average of $9.42 per hour. Adding overtime compensation raises that to $14.45. At Carl's Jr., the biggest piece of the paycheck puzzle is your job title — it impacts salary more than anything else — though geography and how long you've been working each factor into the equation as well. This overview is based on answers to PayScale's salary questionnaire.

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Jobs

Restaurant General Managers rake in the most money, with average earnings of $20.00 per hour; Crew Leaders come in second with average earnings amounting to about $9.98, while General Team Leaders and Assistant Fast Food Managers rank near the top as well ($9.83 and $9.50, respectively). With salaries averaging approximately $8.71, Fast Food Cooks are among the lowest paid at Carl's Jr.

Locations

When it comes to location, the highest average paycheck (around $18.00 per hour) can be spotted in Redding, Calif.; Fresno, Calif. ($10.50), Hacienda Heights, Calif. (approximately $9.50), and San Diego, Calif. ($9.13) are the next top-paying cities. Houston, Texas is near the bottom for pay at about $8.75. Across its U.S. offices, the state of Oklahoma pays Carl's Jr. the most — around $9.93 per hour on average.

Years of Experience

Respondents who have been working for five to nine years make $9.50 per hour on average. The greater proportion of employees (68 percent) report one to four years of experience and bring home median pay of around $9.59 per hour.

Certifications and Degrees

Skills

In this role, the best-paying skill appears to be Food Preparation; individuals who claim it among their capabilities enjoy a higher median salary of $9.98 per hour. One of the more prevalent skills at Carl's Jr. is Customer Service, with a fair number considering it a key competency. Many workers usually know Cash Handling, Cleaning, and Customer Relations as well.

Benefits and Perks

Health insurance is part of the package for over a third of workers, and for just under a third of workers, dental coverage is too. Employees can also look forward to free drinks and food/meal discounts.